Farfugium Japonicum ‘Designer Verde’ (Green Leopard Plant)
Farfugium Japonicum ‘Designer Verde’ (Green Leopard Plant)
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Farfugium Japonicum ‘Designer Verde’ (Green Leopard Plant) is a bold evergreen foliage plant valued for its large, glossy green leaves and lush tropical appearance. The rounded, leathery foliage forms a dense clumping habit that adds strong texture and architectural interest to shaded garden spaces. Its rich green colour and dramatic leaf shape make it an excellent feature plant for subtropical gardens, courtyard plantings, shaded borders, and decorative containers where year-round foliage impact is desired.
Thriving in part shade to full shade, this variety performs exceptionally well in sheltered, moisture-retentive positions where many ornamental plants struggle. It is low-maintenance, humidity tolerant, and ideal for creating layered, tropical-style landscapes with minimal care. During autumn and winter, upright stems of small yellow daisy-like flowers add seasonal interest above the foliage, further enhancing its ornamental appeal.

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Mature height
40–70cm
Mature width
50–80cm
Spacing
50–70cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Large glossy rounded green leaves with leathery texture and dense clumping growth habit
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Autumn to winter; small yellow daisy-like flowers on upright stems; fruit insignificant
Sun tolerance
Part shade to full shade; prefers sheltered positions
Maintenance
Low; remove damaged leaves as needed, maintain consistent moisture, protect from heavy frost
Root System
Clumping fibrous root system with short rhizomatous growth; non-invasive and suitable for containers and shaded beds